Obstetric Hemorrhage Initiative

Obstetric hemorrhage remains one of the most significant contributors to preventable maternal morbidity and mortality. Several investigators have demonstrated that maternal deaths from obstetric hemorrhage are often associated with modifiable provider and systems level factors including gaps in communication, delays in care and ineffective treatment strategies. While many adverse events are neither predictable nor preventable, the application of standardized, evidence-based and team-based care across the hospital setting can effectively reduce maternal injury and death. Due to numerous factors, Mississippi has a disproportionately high pregnancy-related mortality rate with 33.5 pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births1 compared to 15.9 for the United States as a whole2. Improving maternal outcomes in Mississippi and the US will require focused, system-wide efforts that maximize the use of evidence-based strategies.

MSPQC is working with the Alliance for Innovation in Maternal Health (AIM) to coordinate a statewide project focusing on improving care and outcomes related to obstetric hemorrhage. Please refer to the AIM website for resources, data submission and updates on the national project at Safehealthcareforeverywoman.org.